In Kansai-ben, when the question particles か and け are added to the end of a sentence, whereas they are often dropped in casual speech in
standard Japanese. It should be additionally noted that they are pronounced with a rising intonation.
Common uses:
Grammar elements:
Kansai vs. Standard:
Standard | ___?(↑) |
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Kansai-ben | ___?(↑) ___か ___け* |
*The question particle け is most commonly used some parts of Kawachi (an eastern part of Osaka) and Wakayama.
Example:
Standard | ケーキ、あと一つあるんだけど、食べない? |
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Kansai-ben | ケーキ、あと一つあんねんけど、食べへんか。 |
English | There is only one piece of cake left, would you like it? |
Commentary:
Reminding with かい
かい can be used as a questioning reminder.
The further addition of a な, giving かいな can add an additional feeling of surprise, confusion, anger, or others. See the かいな page for more details.